Description
Picture plunging your teeth into a Honey Bun. Where the crispy outer layer. Meets a fluffy warm center. Each mouthful bursts with the delicate sweetness of honey and a touch of cinnamon. This delightful recipe brings the charm of home-baked treats right to your own kitchen. Delivering a moment of sheer delight with every bun. Made with care and basic ingredients. These honey buns are more than a snack. They’re like a hug and a sweet nod. To the pleasures of baking and sharing. Whether it’s a sunny morning. Or a lazy afternoon. These buns guarantee to fill your home with the scent of homemade joy.
Ingredients
For the Honey Buns:
2ΒΌ c all-purpose flour
ΒΌ c sugar
Β½ teaspoon salt
β c milk
1 packet instant yeast
β c butter, melted, cooled
1 egg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1Β½ teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2–2Β½ c vegetable oil, for frying
For The Icing:
3 tablespoon butter, melted
1ΒΌ c powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoon honey
Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Honey Buns:
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl mix together 2ΒΌ cups of flour, ΒΌ cup of sugar, and Β½ teaspoon of salt.
Warm up the Milk: Heat β cup of milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Until it reaches a temperature (around 110Β°F).
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add a packet of yeast β cup of melted (and cooled) butter 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the milk. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined.
Prepare the Dough: Pour the mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to knead on medium speed for 10 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
First Rise: Grease another bowl, with 1Β½ teaspoons of vegetable oil. Shape the dough into a ball. Place it in the greased bowl. And cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1Β½ hours. Or until it doubles in size.
Shape the Buns: On a floured surface. Flatten out the dough into a rectangle (15 inches long and 8 inches wide). Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Roll up the dough into a log. Starting from one side. Seal the edge by moistening it with water.
Second Rise: Use unflavored floss to slice the log into 1-inch pieces. Place the slices on parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. And let them rise for 30 minutes.
Cooking the Buns: Heat 2 2Β½ cups of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the buns a few at a time. Until they turn brown on each side. Remove them. Place on paper towels to absorb any oil.
For the Frosting:
Preparing the Frosting: In a bowl blend 3 tablespoons of butter, 1ΒΌ cups of sifted confectioners sugar 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 teaspoons of honey and Β½ teaspoon of vanilla extract until it’s smooth.
Frosting the Buns: Once the buns have cooled slightly. Dip their tops in the frosting. Drizzle it over them. Let the frosting set before serving.
Enjoy your Homemade Honey Buns!
Notes
For a variation of these Homemade Honey Buns. You can simply swap out the regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Make sure to keep the ratio at 1:1 for an effortless substitution. This shift lets the buns preserve their texture and rise. Although it might be slightly different with gluten-free flour. Donβt forget to check that all your other ingredients. Like vanilla extract and powdered sugar are also certified-free gluten. To prevent any hidden gluten. Creating an inclusive. And joyful baking experience for all.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
